Renault Arkana vs Honda ZR-V

The Renault Arkana starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $38,900. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $39,990 for the Renault Arkana and $37,900 for the Honda ZR-V.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Renault Arkana and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 96% for the Renault Arkana and 79% for the Honda ZR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda ZR-V packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Renault Arkana.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Arkana and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V counters with ambient lighting that the Renault Arkana does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Arkana uses a Petrol producing 105kW and 205Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 243Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Arkana measures 4,568mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, matching the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Renault Arkana and 339L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Renault Arkana a 91L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana and $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $1,482 (Renault Arkana) vs $1,653 (Honda ZR-V). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).